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… some tips for how to help prevent thrush in infants. Treat vaginal yeast infections, especially during the last 3 … of yeast growth. Do not reuse a bottle more than an hour after the baby has drunk from it. Yeast may have had time to … Diaper Rash Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Vaginal Yeast Infections Current as of: October 31, …
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… Basics What is spina bifida? Spina bifida is a type of birth defect called a neural tube defect. It occurs when the … can't see the defect, but some people may have a dimple, birthmark, or hairy patch on their back. Most people with … This test helps confirm if the baby has spina bifida. After birth, a doctor can usually tell if a baby has spina …
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… testing is not recommended for most women. footnote 1 After you have had the infection, you're usually immune and … get it. Your baby has a better chance of being healthy at birth if you get treatment while you're pregnant. If an … infected, a combination of antibiotics lowers the risk of birth defects and may cure the infection. Sulfadiazine plus …
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… include: Medicines used to treat cancer ( chemotherapy ). Birth control pills. Women who lose hair while taking birth control pills usually have an inherited tendency … Increased hair shedding often occurs within 1 to 3 months after surgery. The condition generally reverses itself …
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… guidelines that can help. In the first three to four days after birth, your baby may lose some weight. This is normal, as … in mind that your newborn’s stomach is very small at birth - about the size of a marble. Most babies will want to …
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… of the vagina. The female condom is a barrier method of birth control . How do you get female condoms? Female condom … During intercourse the penis should be inside the condom. After ejaculation, remove the condom right away. Twist the … have a medical condition that limits your choices of other birth control methods. Is available in drugstores without a …
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… shielded during radiation therapy. During treatment, use birth control . Radiation to the testicles and some chemotherapy can damage sperm and cause birth defects. If you are having chemotherapy, you need to … Also, your partner may need to use birth control. After treatment, it may take some time to find out if you …
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… intestine . A baby may get pyloric stenosis anytime between birth and 3 months of age. It rarely happens in babies older than 3 months. It usually starts about 3 to 6 weeks after birth. If your baby was born early (premature), symptoms may …
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… Basics What is cleft lip? Cleft lip is a treatable birth defect. It happens when the tissues of the upper jaw … palate . Cleft palate and cleft lip are the most common birth defects of the head and neck. A cleft lip usually … diagnosed? Cleft lip is usually diagnosed at birth. Shortly after birth, the baby will have a physical examination. The …
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… nutrients from the mother and gets rid of waste.) Preterm birth. The baby is born too soon. Miscarriage or stillbirth. Birth defects, such as a cleft lip. Death early in … cope with withdrawal from smoking. For example, take a walk after dinner instead of having a cigarette. Think of ways to …